Operating Instructions
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CO Alarm Response Time
To deactivate the battery carrier tamper resist, in order to
change the smoke alarm battery, remove the unit from the
trim plate (see Smoke Alarm Tamper Resist Feature if
activated), and locate the small cut-out in the middle of the
product label. Using a screwdriver, or similar tool, slide the
switch towards the bottom of the product label. The battery
carrier can now be opened and the battery changed.
Never restart the source of a CO problem until it has
been fixed. NEVER IGNORE THE ALARM!
The CO sensor meets the alarm response time requirements
as follows:
At 70 PPM, the unit must alarm within 60-240 minutes.
At 150 PPM, the unit must alarm within 10-50 minutes.
At 400 PPM, the unit must alarm within 4-15 minutes.
This carbon monoxide alarm is designed to detect
carbon monoxide gas from ANY source of combustion.
It is NOT designed to detect any other gas.
Fire Departments, most utility companies and HVAC
contractors will perform CO inspections, some may charge
for this service. It’s advisable to inquire about any applicable
fees prior to having the service performed. Kidde will not
pay for, or reimburse, the owner or user of this product, for
any repair or dispatch calls related to the alarm sounding.
IF THE TAMPER RESIST FEATURE HAS BEEN ACTIVATED,
REFER TO TAMPER RESIST FEATURE DESCRIPTION ON
PAGE 17 FOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
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Remove the alarm from the mounting bracket by rotating
the alarm in the direction of the “OFF” arrow on the cover.
Alarm Removal
